Joanna Oakley

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Fundraising for London Friend
£1,181
raised of £1,000 target
by 39 supporters
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Event: Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge 2022, from 14 May 2022 to 15 May 2022
In memory of Ian Martin
London Friend

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We provide services to improve LGBTQ+ health & wellbeing

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In 2021 my family lost an incredibly special member. Ian Martin, Husband to my cousin Steven, who sadly passed away following a long battle with alcohol.

As someone who has been a non consumer of alcohol for the 6.5 years, I am familiar with the stigma and challenges attached to both excessive drinking and remaining free of alcohol.

I have chosen this charity in memory of Ian and as thanks for the support London Friend provided both he and Steven in latter years.

Ultimate Challenge supports over 400+ charities on their platform and at the time of writing, London Friend is the only LGBTQ charity being represented and I am proud to be the one doing so, for this event. 2022 is also London Friend's 50th anniversary.

So what will I be doing?

I plan to raise money by walking 100K along the Jurassic Coast. With elevations of over 1500ft and approximately 10 hours of walking a day, I hope to complete this challenge within a 2 day window.

Those who know me, know I am no mountain goat and while I might be great on the flat, sadly my body has other ideas when it comes to hills.

If you would like to support me with this challenge, please use the link below and add the comment "Antidote" to your message that way your donation will reach the addiction service in London Friend.

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About the charity

London Friend

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London Friend is the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity, providing mental health and wellbeing support since 1972. We offer help and advice to all LGBTQ+ people, providing one-to-one counselling, social support groups; plus, a specialist service Antidote that offers support around drugs and alcohol use.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,180.39
+ £205.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,180.39
Offline donations
£0.00

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